Aside from SEVERAL doctrinal differences, there are profound cases of circular logic and "leaps" of logic that I was unmoved by. You can at least makeAside from SEVERAL doctrinal differences, there are profound cases of circular logic and "leaps" of logic that I was unmoved by. You can at least make some of those cases in the realm of theology, but the first third of the work is pretty secular and deserves much logic than it received. At the end of the day I agree that Israel is "special" and Iran is evil; but if I had only Pastor Hagee's arguments to stand on I would pretty pretty shallow!...more

I had not read any Steinbeck since Of Mice and Men back in High School. What was I thinking. I remember all the signage about town in Monterey in honoI had not read any Steinbeck since Of Mice and Men back in High School. What was I thinking. I remember all the signage about town in Monterey in honor of their native son and that is what made me pick this book. What a treat. I would give it the coveted 5 stars but I don't think it has quite the profound impact on humanity as Of Mice... but it is every bit as well written. Steinbeck is absolutely incredible with his descriptions of location and quickly builds a reader's empathy with his characters, no matter how scandalous they may seam. What a gem. Next Library trip I must get more Steinbeck....more

A good overview of an epic WW2 battle. Many pictures. Somewhat technical as far as units and commanders but not beyond the reach of the casual reader.A good overview of an epic WW2 battle. Many pictures. Somewhat technical as far as units and commanders but not beyond the reach of the casual reader. ...more

First Capote I've read. Won't be the last. I very much enjoy the style of the writing. There were 3 short stories other than Breakfast... in this bookFirst Capote I've read. Won't be the last. I very much enjoy the style of the writing. There were 3 short stories other than Breakfast... in this book and all were enjoyable. As someone who had seen and enjoyed the movie version of Breakfast... reading the original story brought a great appreciation for both the written and visual work. So much the same and yet so very different. It is worth checking out the book just to read the 20 page "Christmas Memory"....more

The author clearly is pro-Jackson. I guess you should write about people you like but by the end it really started to take away from the story. I thinThe author clearly is pro-Jackson. I guess you should write about people you like but by the end it really started to take away from the story. I think what I most learned is that the Unions' early ineptitude was far more a reason for the length of the war than any Southern gallantry....more

Speeches are made to be heard, not read. I wanted the text of a few of these so I could learn to give them Any speech I had heard before was great becSpeeches are made to be heard, not read. I wanted the text of a few of these so I could learn to give them Any speech I had heard before was great because I could remember the voice inflections and such. Unknown speeches were often well written, and I could imagine how they were given, but its a lot harder to catch the magic. Content is excellent however with some accompanying dialogue that helps put each speech in context. ...more

In a world that still ends in genocide; this book presents concrete "steps" in the descent into madness. How did the everyday German, or for that mattIn a world that still ends in genocide; this book presents concrete "steps" in the descent into madness. How did the everyday German, or for that matter doctors, find themselves psychologically able to play their role in the Holocaust. Deep, depressing, and enlightening to a point. ...more

Essentially a timeline of the Holocaust with many photos and maps and lesser known individual stories. I picked it up on a discout rack at one of theEssentially a timeline of the Holocaust with many photos and maps and lesser known individual stories. I picked it up on a discout rack at one of the chain stores. The jacket said it was put together to raise money for Holocaust education or something of the sort. This account is not particularly deep in insight, but very wide in scope. An excellent starter for the many who don't really know about this horrible event in human history....more